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LOT 3479
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Game Scene Engraved Beretta Model 687 EELL Diamond Pigeon Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. U55856B, 12 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued Excelsior steel barrels, single bead sight, matted vent rib, and 2005 dated Italian proofs, interchangeable chokes (improved cylinder/ cylinder installed), and chambers marked 3 inches with automatic ejectors. Sideplated action displays extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of pheasants in an upland scene on left and a pair of mallards on right and “Beretta/Gallery” on the underside. Trigger plate is signed “Bottega C. Giovanelli”.
Single gold trigger and tang mounted automatic safety/selector switch. Highly figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with blank inscription oval and checkered wood buttplate. Includes a leather bound takedown case with three extra chokes (modified, improved modified, and full). Barrel and stock measurements (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
both proved and measured at 18.4 mm (.724 inches); minimum wall thickness .034/.037 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 11/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and coin finishes with an area of oxidation on the left of the action, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3480
Factory Bottega C. Giovanelli Engraved 20 Gauge Rizzini Model S2000 Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 108648, 20 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual bead sights, matted vent rib, 2019 dated Italian proofs, interchangeable chokes (improved modified/full installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Sideplated action displays
full coverage leafy scroll engraving with bestial figures around the manufacturer and model banners carried out by Bottega C. Giovanelli who has signed on the trigger plate. Single trigger and tang mounted manual safety/selector. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with factory recoil pad.
Includes the original factory case and three extra chokes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and modified). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 5 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, some discoloration on the forend release, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,750
LOT 3481 Factory Game Scene Engraved and Gold Inlaid Beretta Model 687 EL 410 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun - Serial no. L43206B, 410 gauge, 26 3/8 inch vent rib bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Single bead sight, matted vent rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, 1993 dated Italian proofs, and interchangeable chokes (modified/full installed). Sideplated action displays scroll engraving around a retriever chasing a mallard on left, pointer facing a quail on right, and pheasant on underside. Game scenes are in gold. Single gold trigger with tang mounted safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered
forend and pistol grip stock with ribbed wood grain buttplate. Stock measurements: 1 3/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% of the blue finish with light handling marks and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,000
LOT 3482 Bresciani Engraved Rizzini Vertex Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 94239, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Dual sights, matted vent rib, interchangeable chokes (cylinder/ improved cylinder installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Action with light scrollwork by Bresciani, single trigger and manual tang safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with adjustable comb and factory recoil pad. Includes original factory case and three extra chokes (modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and coin finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 LOT 3483 Factory “Ri. Pa” Signed, Engraved, and Enameled 20 Gauge Rizzini V3 Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 104720, 20 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Dual bead sights, matted vent rib, 2018 dated Italian proofs, interchangeable chokes (improved modified/full installed), and 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. Signed “inc. Ri. Pa.” on triggerplate, single trigger and tang mounted safety/selector. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered forend and pistol grip stock with rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case with three extra chokes (cylinder, improved cylinder, and modified). Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 13 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 13 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and enamel finishes with limited handling evidence and sharp wood checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,700 - 2,500
LOT 3484
Factory “Ri. Pa” Signed, Engraved, and Enameled Rizzini .410 Bore Model BR110 Small Over/Under Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 108841, 410 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Dual bead sights, 3 inch chambers, automatic ejectors, 2019 dated proofs, and interchangeable chokes (cylinder/improved cylinder installed). Single trigger and manual safety/ selector. Triggerplate is signed “inc. Ri. Pa.” Lightly figured, multi-point checkered forend, pistol grip stock, and rubber recoil pad. Includes a factory takedown case and three extra chokes (modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish with limited handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250